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Uganda Recognized As East Africa’s Top Virology Hub

Uganda has officially been designated as East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Virology, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contributions to health research and infectious disease control. This recognition was awarded through the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), a testament to

May 10, 2025

Health·News

Cabinet In Hot Soup As Corruption In Marijuana Licencing Draws Attention To Ugandans

About 90 companies, including foreign ones, have applied to the Government of Uganda for licences to allow them grow marijuana on a commercial scale. According to Sources, a number of high-profile meetings have been going on recently, involving multiple government agencies led

February 28, 2020

Health·Lifestyle·News

Drinking Beer Daily Doubles A Man’s Chances Of reaching 90 Years – New Study Report

A new study indicates that drinking beer daily can double a man’s chances of reaching 90 years. According to a report by The Sun, those on half a pint of beer a day are 81 per cent more likely than teetotallers to reach

February 24, 2020

Health·News

Neighbours Close Borders With Iran As CoronaVirus Concerns Rise

Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections from the new coronavirus, prompting neighbouring states to cut travel links with Tehran amid concerns authorities failed to respond fast enough to the rapidly-spreading epidemic. Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Armenia closed their land borders with

February 24, 2020

Health·News·Politics

Former Presidental Candidate Gen. Benon Biraro Succumbs To Cancer

Former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) army Commander and Presidential Candidate Maj. Gen. Benon Biraro has Passed away this Afternoon At Kampala Hospital, a family member has confirmed. According to close friends, the former UPDF bush war Gen had been in a

February 12, 2020

Health·Lifestyle·News

Don’t Trust Your Memories If You’re High On Weed, Study Says

A new study published Monday, February 10, 2020 found people who took just one hit of weed doubled their number of “false memories” in a virtual reality scenario compared to those who puffed on a placebo said study author Johannes Ramaekers. A false

February 11, 2020

Health·News

We Need Corporates’ Support In Building More Ghetto Green Toilets – Rajiv

The Managing Director of Ruparelia group who is also one of the trustees of the foundation, Mr Rajiv Ruparelia, has promised to continue giving a helping hand to the ghetto community and urged corporate companies to come on board with a supporting

February 8, 2020

Health·News

Why Minister Mutuuzo Wants Labia Stretching Banned

The minister for Gender and Culture has warned school matrons against initiating young girls into genital elongation. Ms Peace Mutuuzo on Wednesday said government will find avenues of talking to girls, especially in primary schools, how to report the perpetrators for encouraging

February 6, 2020

Health·News·World News

Coronavirus Live Updates: Americans Evacuated From Wuhan

Hundreds of Americans who had been in Wuhan as the outbreak worsened arrived in California on Wednesday on two evacuation flights arranged by the United States government. It was a second wave of American evacuations after an earlier flight arrived last week.

February 5, 2020

Health·News

Arrogant PS Muhakanizi Orders For The Release Of Shs15Bn To Fight Locusts

The Accountant General Lawrence Semakula has assured Ugandans that governement has released Shs15 billion to fight the spread of locusts in Uganda. Appearing before the Committee on Public Accounts-Central Government, Semakula said the funds are to be drawn from the Contingency Fund,

February 4, 2020

Health·News·World News

Breaking! 6 People Dead, 300 Infected As China Confirms Wuhan Virus Can Be Spread By Humans

By AFP China: Asian countries on Tuesday ramped up measures to block the spread of a new virus as the death toll in China rose to six and the number of cases surpassed 300, raising concerns in the middle of a major

January 21, 2020

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